Follow SFIOFF on Twitter to find out about World Oceans Day events that are happening in your area on June 8. But you don't have to wait until June. Here are some things you can do now:

Take the Better Bag Challenge. Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic trash ends up in our oceans, leaking toxins and choking marine animals. Make the commitment to reduce plastic use by refusing plastic bags, and get involved in spreading the word.

Avoid using products with microbeads: Microbeads are tiny pieces of plastic in facial scrubs and other personal care products. We can hardly see them, but they end up in lakes, oceans, and coastal environments, polluting for a long time and causing harm to marine life. Learn more and find out which products contain microbeads.

Cut down on all plastics. Try to decrease use of bottled water, utensils, and anything that is wrapped in plastic. Much of this waste ends up in the ocean. (Americans alone throw away 35 billion plastic water bottles per year*).

Talk about World Oceans Day on social media. Tell your friends and networks about World Oceans Day and how getting out and volunteering can make a difference in healthy oceans, beach cleanliness, and marine life conservation. Some hashtags to use: #WorldOceansDay, #BetterBagChallenge, #HealthyOceans, #CoastalCleanupDay, #sustainable, #protect, #marine, #environment, #hugabeach, #BanTheBead.